Wild or Non-Domesticated Pets
If you were injured by someone else’s wild or non-domesticated pet, you may be able to hold the owner strictly liable with the assistance of an animal attack attorney in Atlanta. You will not need to prove that the owner failed to live up to a certain duty in his or her actions or omissions.
Attacks by Dogs
Dogs are the animals most commonly responsible for attacks. Under Section 4-8-21, dogs may be classified as dangerous or vicious. Certain requirements are imposed on owners of dangerous or vicious dogs. For example, the owner of a dangerous dog needs to keep a locked and secure enclosure to restrain the dog on the owner’s property. There must be a clearly visible sign posted to warn of a dangerous dog at all entrances.
A dangerous dog is a dog that substantially punctures skin by teeth without causing serious injuries or aggressively attacks in a way that presents an imminent threat of serious injuries. A dog that kills a pet animal while off its owner’s property can also be classified as dangerous. Vicious dogs are those that inflict a serious injury on someone or inflict a serious injury when someone is trying to avoid the attack. Exemptions apply to police and military dogs, or situations in which the victim was trespassing or abusing the dog.
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Prior Aggression
An Atlanta animal attack attorney also can help you hold an animal owner accountable if the animal was aggressive prior to attacking you in such a way that the owner should have known that it had a propensity to attack. The aggression must be something more than barking or baring teeth. For instance, if the dog that bit you had previously lunged and tried to bite someone walking another dog or snapped at a guest in the owner’s house, this may suggest prior knowledge that the dog was dangerous.
It may be difficult to prove that a dog that bit you was aggressive, especially if the attack occurred in a Georgia county that does not have a leash ordinance. In Atlanta, however, all dogs are required to be on leash. If a dog that bit you in Atlanta was off its leash, it will be easier to establish a case against the dog’s owner.
Compensatory Damages
You may be able to recover compensatory damages if you can establish liability for an animal attack. These are damages meant to make you whole. They can include past and future medical bills, the costs of surgery, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
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If you sustained injuries caused by a dog or another aggressive animal, you should consult the seasoned personal injury attorneys at Van Sant Law. We are committed to seeking justice for injured victims. We serve people throughout Georgia from offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Athens, Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, and Gainesville. To protect your safety, we are fully equipped to sign up your case electronically, although we are also happy to meet with you in person at your home if you prefer. Contact us at (855) GA-INJURY or via our online form.
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